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Person-Centred Training Project Wrap-Up: A Collaborative Effort!

March 21, 2019

Three years ago, LiveWorkPlay, Citizen Advocacy, Total Communications Environment, and other members of the Ottawa Developmental Services Network were participating in a retreat, with a focus on how to evolve person-centred supports and services. While most every one of the 16 organizations was already (or planning to) engage staff in person-centred training, the question became:… Continue reading Person-Centred Training Project Wrap-Up: A Collaborative Effort!

LiveWorkPlay Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day (March 21)

March 21, 2019

(Information adapted from the United Nations World Down Syndrome Day website). World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed on 21 March every year, because being a person with Down syndrome means that your 21st chromosome is different. On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world,… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day (March 21)

LiveWorkPlay Member and Supporter Barry Wellar Inducted to Order of Canada

March 14, 2019

LiveWorkPlay voting member Barry Wellar, founder of the My Own Home bursary (for people supported by the organization who move to a home of their own) was one of the Order of Canada recipients at today’s ceremony. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Companion, 2 Officers and 37 Members into… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Member and Supporter Barry Wellar Inducted to Order of Canada

LiveWorkPlay March Newsletter 2019

March 2, 2019

THE FMC HOT STOVE: COOKING UP SOME COMMUNITY INCLUSION On February 3rd, Families Matter Cooperative offered a unique networking and knowledge exchange event called “The Hot Stove and Collab.” This gathering was designed to offer parents, siblings and caregivers new tools, knowledge and information on the future of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Moderated by CBC journalist Ashley Wright, “The… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay March Newsletter 2019

MP Anita Vandenbeld Rises in House of Commons to Celebrate Federal Government Employment of People with Intellectual Disabilities, LiveWorkPlay Partnership

February 19, 2019

 Ottawa West-Nepean MP Anita Vandenbeld rose in the House of Commons to address the 1st Session of the 42nd Parliament of Canada on February 19, 2019, and discussed her recent Town Hall for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, the importance of the federal government taking a leadership role in the employment of members of this… Continue reading MP Anita Vandenbeld Rises in House of Commons to Celebrate Federal Government Employment of People with Intellectual Disabilities, LiveWorkPlay Partnership

Janet Talks Jobs: MP Vandenbeld Hosts Panel

February 12, 2019

We first met MP Anita Vandenbeld at a housing forum event in November. After a recent visit from our Public Sector Employer Partnerships leader Jen Soucy and our Co-Leader Keenan Wellar  (to discuss the LiveWorkPlay federal government employment initiative) a panel spot became available for a public event at Carlingwood Library. MP Vandenbeld asked if… Continue reading Janet Talks Jobs: MP Vandenbeld Hosts Panel

Ideas Were Cooking On The FMC Hot Stove!

February 6, 2019

On February 3rd, Families Matter Cooperative offered a unique networking and knowledge exchange event called “The Hot Stove and Collab.” This interactive event was designed to offer parents, siblings and caregivers with new tools, knowledge and information on the future of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Moderated by CBC journalist Ashley Wright, “The Hot… Continue reading Ideas Were Cooking On The FMC Hot Stove!

Celebrating A Second Work Anniversary: Gillian and Outaouais Moving!

February 4, 2019

LiveWorkPlay helps some 100 people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to find a job every year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t take a moment to celebrate ongoing employment relationships! That’s just what went on last week at Outaouais Moving, when Gillian Gillespie was surprised by recognition of her second year work anniversary (pictured above). A… Continue reading Celebrating A Second Work Anniversary: Gillian and Outaouais Moving!

LiveWorkPlay Winter Newsletter 2019

January 28, 2019

JOIN US FOR MAKE A BUZZ OTTAWA: THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2018! Our next event is the Celebration of Inclusion Family Feast on March 29, and then the big one: Make A Buzz Ottawa 2019 on May 9! This event always sells out, so if you would like to attend, ticket sales are already open and we recommend you purchase them before… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Winter Newsletter 2019

Thank You for An Amazing 2018

December 12, 2018

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (+) It might be a one day commemoration (December 3) but International Day of Persons with Disabilities launched a full five days of advocacy and celebration for LiveWorkPlay members, staff, volunteers, and partners. The extra activity included the National Conference on Disability and Employment (December 4-5),  International Volunteer Day (December 6), a Developmental Services… Continue reading Thank You for An Amazing 2018